Now Booking Workshops, Speaking Events
Once upon a time, I dreamed of traveling the world as a keynoter. Now I realize I prefer leading workshops. Keynotes are great, but workshops provide a much more interactive experience. By nature, workshops are smaller, action-oriented, and leave attendees with...
Introducing: The Business You Really Want
Several months ago, Tonya Kubo — she runs marketing and operations around here — had me write the following on a Post-It and place it on my monitor: “I am a trendsetter…I see things before anyone else sees them.” I wouldn’t say this is...
Root cause discovery — or how to solve business problems at their source
Right now, I’m having the absolute time of my life. I’m huddled up in Northern California’s Grand Reserve Inn with three of my clients for the inaugural Savvy Syndicate mastermind retreat. The extended time together allows for a much deeper look into each woman’s...
Do you love books? We do too!
Do you enjoy business books but struggle to apply the lessons they teach to your business or individual circumstances? It’s a common problem, one that every business owner I know struggles with from time to time. After discussing this fact with clients a few months...
I'm Gwen Bortner, and I've spent 40 years turning chaotic businesses into well-oiled machines across 47 industries. Now, my team and I work with women entrepreneurs to build sustainable, fulfilling businesses aligned with their values.